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Totally agree with “just”. I’ve also tried to eliminate “but” since it usually comes across as “throw out whatever I just said and focus on this instead”. The
by joshspankit 4y ago
Totally agree with “just”.
I’ve also tried to eliminate “but” since it usually comes across as “throw out whatever I just said and focus on this instead”.
The language we use is important and worth optimizing.
- jimmygrapes 4y agoI noticed recently that I often preface statements with "just wanted to say" or "just chiming in here" and similar. I cringed hard when I realized and am working on eliminating that use of "just". Seems like the same general thing: it's never "just" X.
- joshspankit 4y agoRight? And that’s a double whammy. You’re minimizing the statement you want to make, and you’re minimizing your place in that conversation.